From war to weather: A ‘super El Niño’ event poses fresh risks to global food costs
[ad_1] A batch of exported urea fertilizers is being concentrated at the port for shipment at Yantai Port in Shandong Province, China on March 26, 2026. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images An unusually powerful El Niño later this year could exacerbate food security fears as disruption caused by the Iran war strains supply […]
Making it rain: Why more and more countries are turning to cloud seeding
[ad_1] Commuters make their way past India Gate amid smoggy conditions in New Delhi, India, on October 29, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Countries across the globe are increasingly turning to a decades-old weather modification technique as part of a push to control when and where it rains. Alongside the U.S. and China, […]
Heartbreaking vigil for Lake Tahoe avalanche victims — as friends break down in tears
[ad_1] Mourners held a heartbreaking vigil for the victims of the Lake Tahoe avalanche on Sunday night. Volunteers set up the poignant memorial in the historic downtown of Truckee for those who perished in the devastating Castle Peak disaster. Bolyn Hubby (pictured), a close friend of Morse opened up to the California Post at Sunday’s […]
Airlines start canceling flights ahead of another monster winter storm on the East Coast
[ad_1] Travelers look at a flight status board as flights are delayed and cancelled following a significant winter storm at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, January 26, 2026. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images U.S. airlines began canceling Sunday flights and waiving cancellation and change fees for airports from Virginia to […]
At least 9 dead in Madagascar as Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits the Indian Ocean island
[ad_1] ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Tropical Cyclone Gezani made landfall in Madagascar’s main port city, unleashing winds that collapsed houses and left at least nine people dead on the Indian Ocean island, authorities said Wednesday. Wind speeds exceeded 195 kph (121 mph) and Madagascar’s weather service issued red alerts for several regions, warning of possible floods […]